reality bites

I've been all weepy and sentimental about Paris for a decent amount of time but these past few days have really been difficult. I think maybe it's just something that happens to all study abroaders - sadness about leaving the friends, the good times, the home away from home - the reality is, nobody I know is ready to close this chapter in their lives. One of my friends has even been here for 7 months and she is as heartbroken to leave Paris as the rest of us. In the past few weeks I've gotten really close to these girls and while one had left on Tuesday, the realization that I would actually be alone today was really hard. Last night was definitely the Minnesota long goodbye though, we just couldn't do it.

Deciding what has been the most rewarding part of study abroad is going to take me forever? if it's even possible. There are so many changes I've made that I am proud of, so many amazing friends and even more amazing memories with them, so many experiences that will affect me forever. Study abroad has been an like a life overhaul or something for me. It's been strange, but in a very very good way.

I am really in shock that tomorrow is already Saturday. I leave in no time at all. Oh it's just so strange...